NOW HEAR THIS! February Meeting Cancelled FIELD

VOL 56 No. 3
March 2014
Newsletter
February Meeting Cancelled
Due to the snow storm that blanketed the area on
February 12th and 13th, the LARC Board decided
to cancel the meeting scheduled for the 14th. The
storm brought 14 inches of snow to the Bedford
area, while 11+ inches were reported in Lynchburg.
The Board was concerned that secondary roads in
outlying areas would not be safe for travel.
Also In This Issue:
ARES . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Calendars . . . . . . . . 7, 8
Club Information . . . . . . . . 5
Generic ARRL Contest Calendar . . . 4
Ham Radio Events . . . . . . . . 3
New Members; Exam Results . . . 3
Repeaters . . . . . . . . . . 6
March Meeting Program
NOW HEAR THIS!
LARC’s meeting on March 14th will feature Gerry
Knowlton in a presentation on Winlink, a system
that combines e-mail and a radio digital mode to
serve emergency communications and traveling
Hams.
Gerry’s presentation was originally scheduled for
the February meeting which was cancelled.
At its meeting on January 9th,
LARC’s Board elected to increase
annual Membership Dues to $20.00,
and Initiation Fees to $15.00. The
increases become effective on
March 1, 2014, for members who
have not already paid their 2014
dues.
UPCOMING
EVENTS
FIELD DAY 2014
This year’s Field Day Co-Chairmen are Geep Howell
(WA4RTS) and Jim Lewis (KJ4GVJ).
The event will be held on June 28th and 29th. That is a ways
down the road, but it is not too early to start planning. Henry
(K4YCR) is doing just that. He has been trying to tune up an
antenna that was donated to LARC by LT Fortune (W4LTF),
and hopes to have it ready for Field Day.
Sadly, Henry will not be with us on Field Day. He will be on
safari up Canada way.
Mar 14th
LARC Meeting
Mar 15th-16th
Mar 22nd
Apr 26th
Va QSO Party
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ARES
District 12
Page 2
Membership and Publicity
Committee
A Message From The Chairman:
Race Dates For 2014
Mar 22
Apr 26
May 18
The LARC meeting is a good place for fellowship,entertainment and enlightenment.
The strength of ham radio is within each
individual member- an invisible force.
Lets learn, help each other, and have fun.
Suggestions and Ideas are always welcome.
~ Anna Bonda (W4EQU)
Aug 31
Sep 27
Oct 3-5
Nov 1
Dec 13
Hal (KA4YNO) is already filling station
positions for Terrapin Mountain and
Promise Land.
Please contact Hal and volunteer for one
or both of these events
Like experimenting ?
Brian Justin (WA1ZMS), Chairmn of the
Technical and Activities Committee, would
like to get some QSO activity going on 10
GHz or 24 GHz as a club project.
Here is how Brian envisions the project:
The goal would be to build a set of 10 GHz or 24
GHz wide-band FM stations from parts that I own,
and make it a club event to get people out to the
local 5-grid squares while I stay on Apple Orchard
and make QSOs, or flip the callsigns so that the
ops on AO could earn an ARRL VUCC award for
QSOs with all 5 grids that are local to us.
It will take a few "classes" to show the gear and
how it all works, but the results would be fun, and
those people who are willing to make the effort
could get a nice ARRL Certificate.
Meeting Minutes For February:
The project would promote activity on the band(s)
and, I hope, generate interest in the bands above
UHF.
There are no Minutes for February. The
meeting was cancelled due to the snow storm
on the 12th and 13th.
Members interested in this activity should contact
Brian at the next LARC meeting or at (434) 3854688
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Ham Radio Events
ARRL Events
March 1st—2nd . . . . International DX - Phone
April 20th . . . . . . . . Rookie Roundup - Phone
ARRL Contest Calendar: http://www.arrl.org/contest-calendar
Virginia QSO Party
HAM License Exam:
The 2014 Virginia QSO Party will be held on March
15th-16th. It is reported that last year’s Party was the
biggest ever, and it is hoped that this year’s event will
be even bigger. Click on this website for Rules and
Information:
http://www.qsl.net/sterling/VA_QSO_Party.htm
Regional HamFests
2014
(Courtesy of Pete Lascell W4WWQ)
Apr 19
Raleigh Hamfest
May 10 Reidsville, NC Swapmeet
May 16 - 18 Dayton Hamvention
June 8
Manassas, VA Hamfest
Aug 2
Roanoke Hamfest
Aug 3
Berryville (Winchester) Hamfest
Aug 30
Shelby, NC Hamfest
Sep 13
Virginia Beach Hamfest
VE JudyFriel (AC4RG) reports that out of
the seven candidates for the February 9th test
one got his Tech, one upgraded to General,
and one became an Extra. Those who did not
get a ticket or an upgrade plan to be back.
“That’s an encouraging note on the quality of
our session”, Judy said.
New Members of LARC
Lisa Stinnette (KK4UAG), Jan 2014
Lindsey Lewis (KK4UPL), Nov 2013
Robert Anglin (KK4EXP), Oct 2013
Kurt Feigel (KK4SGS), Aug 2013
Steven Groves (KC4CDX), Aug 2013
Kim Groves (KK4SIS), Aug 2013
Anna Bonda (W4EQU), Jun 2013
Rich Diddams (KF6UTH), Jun 2013
Stuart Hall (KV4MW), Jun 2013
Ron Burch (KK4RWB), May 2013
Barry Guthrie (KK4NML), May 2013
Glen Eagle (KV4KX), Mar 2013
Theresa Eagle (KV4KG), Mar 2013
William Wright (N2TRE), Feb 2013
Spurious Emissions
Hoagy Carmichael, who composed “Star Dust”, “Georgia On My Mind”, and “Up A Lazy River”, held a
degree in Law, and was a member of the Indiana Bar.
~ Wikipedia
What famous actress co-invented Spread Spectrum Technology during WWII?
Word Scramble:
HWKM4
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Generic ARRL Contest Calendar
JANUARY
AUGUST
Straight Key Night: 0000 UTC - 2359 UTC January 1



RTTY Roundup: First full weekend of January,
but never on January 1, 1800 UTC Saturday
through 2359 UTC Sunday.
January VHF Sweepstakes: The third or fourth weekend in January. See the current rules for this year's
exact date. 1900 UTC Saturday through 0359 UTC
Monday.
FEBRUARY

International DX Contest - CW: Third full weekend in February, 0000 UTC Saturday through
2359 UTC Sunday.


SEPTEMBER
September VHF QSO Party: Second full weekend of September, 1800 UTC Saturday through 0259 UTC Monday

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MARCH

August UHF Contest: First full weekend of August,
1800 UTC Saturday through 1759 UTC Sunday.
10 GHz & Up Contest - Leg 1: Third full weekend of
August, 6:00AM local time Saturday through
11:59pm local time Sunday.
Rookie Roundup: Third Sunday, 1800 UTC through
2359 UTC.
10 GHz & Up Contest - Leg 2: Third full weekend of
August, 6:00AM local time Saturday through
11:59pm local time Sunday.

OCTOBER
International DX Contest - Phone: First full weekend in March, 0000 UTC Saturday through 2359
UTC Sunday.

School Club Roundup: Third full school week of October
NOVEMBER
APRIL


Rookie Roundup: Third Sunday, 1800 UTC
through 2359 UTC.


JUNE


June VHF QSO Party: Second full weekend in
June, 1800 UTC Saturday through 0259 UTC
Monday.
Field Day: Fourth full weekend in June, 1800 UTC
Saturday through 2059 UTC Sunday.

DECEMBER


JULY


IARU HF World Championships: The second full
weekend of July, 1200 UTC Saturday through
1159 UTC Sunday.
November Sweepstakes - CW: First full weekend in
November, 2100 UTC Saturday through 0259 UTC
Monday.
November Sweepstakes - Phone: Third full weekend
in November, 2100 UTC Saturday through 0259 UTC
Monday.
ARRL 160 Meter Contest: First full weekend in December, 2200 UTC Friday through 1559 UTC Sunday.
ARRL 10 Meter Contest: Second full weekend in December, 0000 UTC Saturday through 2359 UTC Sunday.
Rookie Roundup: Third Sunday, 1800 UTC through
2359 UTC.
NOTES: EME Contest dates are determined year to year based on optimium EME conditions. See the EME Contest Rules
for this year's specific dates.
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CLUB INFORMATION
The Lynchburg Amateur Radio Club is affiliated with the
American Radio Relay League
Visit us at:
Website: http://www.k4cq.net
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LynchburgAmateurRadioClub
Mailing Address:
OFFICERS
President: Jim Lewis KJ4GVJ
Vice-President: Bob Weber NG4Q
Secretary: Dick Hiner W4HMK
Treasurer: Geep Howell WA4RTS
Directors: Pete Lascell W4WWQ
Judy Friel AC4RG
Bevin Alexander K4ALE
John Mann W4JAM
Immediate Past President:
Mike Edelson KA2SPH
P.O. Box 4242
Lynchburg, VA 24502
COMMITTEES
Membership and Publicity
Chairman: Anna Bonda W4EQU
Technical and Activities
Chairman: Brian Justin WA1ZMS
Emergency Communications
Chairman: Geep Howell WA4RTS
Meeting Progams
Bob Weber NG4Q, Vice-President
Newsletter Editor: Jim Lewis KJ4GVJ
Meetings:
Guest Articles:
The Club meets on the 2nd Friday of
each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Lynchburg
Public Library: 2315 Memorial Avenue,
Lynchburg, Virginia.
Members are invited to submit articles
for publication in the Newsletter.
Articles should be submitted to Jim
Lewis (KJ4GVJ) at:
jvl34@yahoo.com
HAM License Exam:
2nd Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.. Forest
Masonic Lodge, Two Church Lane, Forest, VA.
Contact Judy Friel (AC4RG) at 434-525-6142
Please visit the What’s New page at
www.k4cq.net for the latest LARC
news.
Word Scramble solution: W4HMK
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REPEATERS
Other Area Repeaters
LARC REPEATERS
145.490 MHz - 600 Khz 136.5
Hz Buffalo Ridge - Amherst, VA
K4CQ
53.570 MHz –1.0 MHz Tone: 103.5
444.950 MHz +5.0 MHz Tone:
146.790 MHz –600 KHz Tone: 110.9
444.075 MHz +5.0 MHz Tone: 123.0
Tobacco Row Mtn-Elon, VA. KE4KEH
Buckingham, VA. WW4GW
146.610 MHz - 600 Khz 136.5
Hz Analog or P25
Candler Mtn - Lynchburg, VA
NN4RB
146.745 MHz –600 KHz Tone: 107.2
Poor Mtn. Roanoke, VA. K4ROA
146.985 MHz –600 KHz Tone: 107.2
Poor Mtn. Roanoke, VA. W4CA
147.075 MHz +600 KHz Tone: None
Waynesboro, VA. W4PNT
147.195 MHz + 600 Khz 136.5
Hz Tobacco Row Mtn - Elon, VA
WA4RTS
420.050 MHz + 6.0 MHz 136.5
Hz Analog or P25
Candler Mtn - Lynchburg, VA
NN4RB
146.805 MHz –600 KHz Tone: None
Covington, VA. WA4HTI
224.180 MHz –1.6 MHz Tone: 100.0
Apple Orchard Mtn. Bedford, VA
WA1ZMS
110.9Hz Buckingham, VA. WW4GW
Hz Smith Mtn. Lake, Gretna, VA
KD4TBC
444.175 MHz +5.0 MHz Tone: 103.5
Roanoke, VA. K4IJ
444.275 MHz +5.0 MHz Tone: 103.5
Roanoke, VA. K4IJ
921.100 MHz –12.0 MHz Tone:
100.0 Hz Apple Orchard Mtn. Bedford,
VA WA1ZMS
1.2831 Ghz –12.0 MHz Tone: 100.0
Hz Apple Orchard Mtn. Bedford, VA
224.840 MHz –1.6 MHz Tone: None
QRPBedford, VA. N4PLV
224.400 MHz –1.6 MHz Tone: 110.9
Hz Buckingham, VA WW4GW
224.700 MHz –1.6 MHz Tone 136.5
Hz Lexington, VA KG4HOT
444.500 MHz + 5.0 MHz 136.5
Hz Tobacco Row Mtn - Elon, VA
K4CQ
444.550 MHz + 5.0 MHz 136.5
Hz Wintergreen - Nellysford, VA
K4CQ
921.00 MHz - 12.0 MHz 100.0
Hz
Tobacco Row Mtn - Elon, VA
K4CQ
442.200 MHz +5.0 MHz Tone: 103.5
Hz
Lynchburg, VA N4IFC
442.650 MHz +5.0 MHz Tone: 100.0
Hz Apple Orchard Mtn, Bedford, VA
WA1ZMS
443.450 MHz +5.0 MHz Tone: 186.2
Hz RT 221, F orest, VA. KC4RBA
443.800 MHz +5.0 MHz Tone: 100.0
Hz Apple Orchard Mtn. Bedford, VA.
444.150 MHz +5.0 MHz Tone: None
Rocky Knob, Lexington, VA. KI4ZR
444.425 MHz +5.0 MHz Tone: 100.0
Hz Altavista, VA. WA4ISI
The famous actress? Hedy Lamarr
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Mar 2014
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
14
15
ARES 147.195
9
10
11
12
DST Begins
13
ARES 145.49
2 am
16
17
18
19
20
LARC Mtg
21
22
28
29
SPRING!
ARES 146.61
23
24
25
26
27
ARES 146.685
30
31
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Apr 2014
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
10
11
12
ARES
146.55 Simplex
LARC Mtg
17
18
19
25
26
ARES 147.105
6
13
7
14
8
15
9
16
ARES 147.195
20
21
22
23
24
Easter
ARES 145.49
Rookie Roundup
27
28
29
30
ARES 146.61